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Jan 15, 2005 | 05:59 PM

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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07

Damn, I thought I'd NEVER find this thread! Especially since I couldn't remember if it was posted in parts, general or tech.

Anyhow, is there any news re/ expected ship dates? Really looking forward to removing the Hedmans from my car (and the last remaining eyesore under my hood.) BTW, Eastman's header coating is a waste of money. Even with their recommended preparation techniques, it didn't even hold up as well as crappy old header paint. But I digress...

I know that EM stated 4-5 weeks but just wondering if there's a definite target date now. My "girl" is getting anxious for her last remaining Christmas present! I mean the underhood could be likened to an absolutely beautiful, drop dead gorgeous, knock out of a babe with a great big wart (the hedmans) on the end of her nose.

Jan 15, 2005 | 07:26 PM

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I talked to Merle yesterday and said that they are still at the Chromers and to check back Thursday...they are getting close!!

Jan 18, 2005 | 09:28 AM

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can you get these without this?
The headers have air pump fittings and O2 sensor bungs
if so i would be interested

Jan 18, 2005 | 11:52 AM

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The air pump fittings need to be drilled before hooking them up. Otherwise you just have a bung on one tube on each side. The O2 bungs can just be plugged. I don't know if this helps.

Jan 18, 2005 | 12:04 PM

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Ding-ding-ding! We have a winner!!! Smart move, seriously... I just wished I would've done it that way when I was still in Phx, but I was so paranoid about "SMOG" up here, that I didn't think headers were even possible.

Hey Perfusion,

Since you've done this already--do I need new header bolts? Is the Felpro gasket better than a GM one? Do I need 1 02 bung for a 1993 with OBDI?

And--anybody done this with the Power effects Cat back? I am wondering if it'd be easier to use Merle's extensions (which he says are for 2.5" pipe, Corsa, but will fit stock dia. (2 3/4")--the PE is stock-like)
or to have my own fabbed, as some cutting of the cat-back is already needed. Experiences?

Thanks

Jan 18, 2005 | 01:18 PM

borris

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how about ease of starter removal down the road???

Jan 18, 2005 | 04:27 PM

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how about ease of starter removal down the road???

I can't speak for these since I don't have them yet. But with the headers I have now, it would not be a problem. Headers, on the LT1s actually make it easier to work in that area since they are less obtrusive than the stock cats.

Jan 18, 2005 | 04:39 PM

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I would go with the locking bolts EM recommends made by Stage 8. I don't know if the OEM bolts would work or not, as I didn't have my shop even bother to try. To my knowledge, the FelPro gasket is perfect for this application. I'm sure others have used a different brand, but again, if Merle recommended it, I bought it. I didn't want to leave anything up to chance... As for the O2 sensor & OBDI, I dunno - I'm really not that familiar with the 93s... Sorry!